Software Engineer - Networking Software and Services

🏢 Summary: AI network software engineering role focused on building automation-first tools and services for large-scale GPU supercomputing network fabrics. The position involves developing scalable network management systems, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices, and improving deployment reliability for AI training and inference environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Deep experience collaborating with network engineers, Strong knowledge of network topologies, Strong knowledge of network protocols, Experience designing scalable and reliable software systems, Ability to orchestrate large-scale network devices, Experience with infrastructure-as-code practices, Strong communication skills, Ability to work hands-on in ambiguous environments 📃 Skills: Python, Go, TCP/IP, BGP, RDMA, IaC, Networking, Automation 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role As part of the Network Software and Services for AI (nssAI) team at xAI, you'll build cutting-edge software, services, and frameworks to empower our Network Development Engineers. Working hands-on, you'll tackle all facets of network management—metric collection, configuration, zero-touch provisioning, monitoring, and auto-remediation—driving automation-first solutions for production and ancillary networks. Expect to develop extensible tools, streamline complex processes, and ensure rock-solid reliability to support AI-driven scientific discovery. Focus - Building software and tools with extensive metrics coverage for large GPU supercomputing network fabrics used for AI training and customer inference queries. - Implementing IaC best practices, enhancing deployment pipelines, and ensuring robust, secure service delivery across production environments. Preferred Skills and Experience - Deep experience collaborating with network engineers using extensive knowledge of network topologies and network protocols. - Expert knowledge and proven history designing scalable and reliable software systems from the ground up. - Ability to build and orchestrate tens of thousands of network devices efficiently. - Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create metrics that help prioritize team focus. Tech Stack - Python - Go - TCP/IP - BGP - RDMA Annual Salary Range - $150,000 - $250,000 base Benefits - Equity package - Medical, vision, and dental coverage - 401(k) retirement plan - Short and long-term disability insurance - Life insurance - Additional discounts and perks SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Network Engineer role focused on supporting and evolving a large-scale global corporate and backbone network, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. The position involves provisioning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving network infrastructure, as well as contributing to standards, automation, and operational excellence. Candidates will work hands-on with network devices, routing protocols, and remote access technologies in a dynamic environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Basic understanding of BGP configuration and management, Knowledge of backbone and datacenter networks, Working knowledge of at least one internal routing protocol, Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Working knowledge of corporate networking, Working knowledge of remote access technologies, Understanding of wireless technologies, Ability to provision and manage network devices and circuits, Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting, Strong documentation and communication skills, Eligibility under ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: BGP, TCP/IP, Routing, Wireless, RemoteAccess, Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Arista, NAC, Scripting, Automation, Datacenter, Backbone, Networking 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: Our Network Engineering team handles a dynamic, constantly growing and evolving global network that provides a reliable, high-performance and secure network behind one of the few products in the world that touches over 1 billion people. The ideal candidate is a Network Engineer who is proficient with the fundamentals, and eager to grow your skills on a global network. You're a motivated pragmatic thinker, eager to get the job done while finding a balance between shipping and quality with a: RESPONSIBILITIES: Help to define configuration and architecture standards Contribute to the qualification of new platforms Provisioning of network devices in corporate offices and POPs as per documented procedures Provisioning and management of corporate circuits Contribute to the continuous improvement of configuration standards and operational procedures Contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate device monitoring Liaise with third parties, IT and remote office users to fix and resolve issues Creation and execution of scheduled changes, process & documentation Participate in the on call rotation Maintaining and upgrading existing systems, firmware updates and configurations Monitoring network performance and ensuring system availability and reliability Troubleshooting: Analyzing and resolving network hardware and software problems BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Basic understanding of BGP configuration and management Basic knowledge of backbone and datacenter networks Working understanding of wireless technologies Working knowledge of at least one internal routing protocol, its configuration and day to day operation Working knowledge of corporate networking Working knowledge of TCP/IP Working knowledge of remote access Strong documentation and communication skill set PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with the following: Multiple networking vendors, such as Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Arista Remote Access Network security and NAC Scripting and automation of network operations activities ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: This role involves working on the most critical product or technical challenges within a cutting-edge AI organization focused on building truth-seeking AI systems. The position requires direct, hands-on contribution to high-impact engineering problems in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment. Candidates will tackle core technical initiatives aligned with advancing AI capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: Exceptional software engineering skills, Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, Hands-on experience in building and delivering software systems, Ability to work on high-priority product or technical challenges, Strong technical communication skills 📃 Skills: Software, Engineering, AI, Programming, Systems 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem. You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments. You are an exceptional software engineer. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Opportunity for an exceptional software engineer to tackle the most critical product or technical challenges within a high-impact AI environment. The role involves hands-on contribution to core systems and direct influence on cutting-edge AI development. 🗂️ Requirements: Exceptional software engineering ability, Proven experience building and delivering complex software systems, Ability to work on high-priority technical challenges, Hands-on development experience in production environments, Strong technical communication skills 📃 Skills: Programming, Algorithms, DataStructures, Systems, AI, Testing, Debugging 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: You will work on the most critical product or technical challenge at any given time. You will get clarity on your first project before an offer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: You believe truth-seeking AI is the most important and challenging problem. You take pride in your work and thrive in meritocratic environments. You are an exceptional software engineer. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on building and owning a high-throughput, low-latency API and backend infrastructure for large-scale model inference. The position involves designing and operating reliable, horizontally scalable distributed systems that serve billions of tokens per minute. You will develop and maintain model serving, routing, SDKs, and observability within a production-grade environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Expert knowledge of Rust or C++, Experience building and maintaining horizontally scalable distributed systems, Experience designing reliable high-availability production infrastructure, Knowledge of observability and reliability best practices, Experience operating PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, or MongoDB 📃 Skills: Rust, C++, Go, PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, MongoDB, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, TensorRT, vLLM, SGLang, REST, SDK 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: As an ideal candidate you have a good understanding of how highly scalable and reliable production infrastructure is built. Most of our backend infrastructure is written in Rust. So familiarity with a compiled language such as C++, Rust, or Go is highly beneficial. RESPONSIBILITIES: Build the xAI API that serves our models to developers worldwide Own the end-to-end system responsible for high-throughput inference, handling billions of tokens per minute with low latency and high availability, including model serving infrastructure, request routing, SDK development, rate limiting, observability, and efficient scaling BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Expert knowledge of either Rust or C++ Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable and horizontally scalable distributed systems Knowledge of service observability and reliability best practices Experience in operating commonly used databases such as PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, and MongoDB PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with LLM inference engines and serving frameworks (e.g., SGLang, TensorRT, vLLM) Experience designing or building with agent SDKs and agent orchestration frameworks Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications Expert knowledge of gRPC (unary, response streaming, bi-directional streaming, REST mapping) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: High-impact compute infrastructure role focused on building and optimizing massive GPU supercomputers for AI training and inference. The position involves low-level systems programming, GPU kernel optimization, Linux kernel internals, orchestration, and distributed infrastructure to improve scalability, reliability, and performance of AI workloads. 🗂️ Requirements: Deep systems programming experience in C/C++ or Rust, Experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure, Hands-on GPU kernel optimization using CUTLASS, custom kernels, or Nsight, Knowledge of Linux kernel internals, scheduling, virtualization, or orchestration, Experience building high-performance AI training or inference infrastructure, Ability to optimize memory-bound and compute-bound workloads, Experience operating exabyte-scale storage systems 📃 Skills: CUDA, CUTLASS, Tensor, Nsight, Linux, KVM, Firecracker, Kubernetes, C++, Rust 🏢 Description: SpaceXAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: We are building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers from the ground up. As part of the Compute Infrastructure team, you will own both the raw GPU supercomputer and the platform layer that runs on top of it. You will work across the full stack — from low-level GPU kernel optimizations and Linux kernel internals to massive-scale orchestration and virtualization — to make training and inference at SpaceXAI as fast, reliable, and scalable as possible. This is a broad, high-impact role that combines hardcore supercompute and compute infrastructure work. Your contributions will directly accelerate Grok's training speed and overall AI progress. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, build, and optimize massive GPU clusters for extreme-scale training and inference workloads Develop and tune low-level CUDA kernels (GeMM, Attention, etc.), using CUTLASS, Tensor Cores, and Nsight for maximum performance Profile, debug, and eliminate bottlenecks across GPU memory hierarchy, networking fabric, filesystems, and multi-GPU operation Collaborate closely with AI research teams to deliver production-grade performance and scalability PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Deep low-level systems programming (C/C++/PTX/SASS) Strong experience with large-scale GPU clusters or distributed compute infrastructure at production scale Hands-on work with GPU kernel optimization (CUTLASS, custom kernels, Nsight profiling) Track record of building or running high-performance infrastructure for AI workloads (training or inference platforms) Ability to reason from first principles and optimize for both memory-bound and compute-bound scenarios COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Opportunity for a senior iOS Engineer to build a high-impact AI mobile application, owning features end-to-end from architecture to App Store release. The role focuses on crafting high-performance, pixel-perfect user experiences and integrating state-of-the-art AI models into responsive, real-time iOS apps. 🗂️ Requirements: Expert-level Swift proficiency, Deep knowledge of UIKit and SwiftUI, Experience with performance optimization (memory, CPU, GPU), Strong concurrency and reactive programming skills (Combine), Experience integrating APIs (REST or gRPC), Ability to design and ship pixel-perfect mobile UIs, Experience owning features end-to-end including architecture and App Store deployment 📃 Skills: Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, REST, gRPC, Rust, AVFoundation, iOS, Xcode 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.ABOUT THE ROLE: We're seeking an exceptional iOS engineer to join a small, high-impact team dedicated to creating the world's most valuable AI application, judged by the impact it delivers to users. You'll shape cutting-edge mobile experiences, blending technical mastery with product brilliance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Dream up and craft delightful, intuitive user experiences that redefine how people interact with AI on mobile. Obsess over every pixel, animation, and interaction, ensuring the experience feels magical and seamless. Build blazing-fast, highly performant systems where every millisecond counts. Drive technical and product decisions, collaborating with AI researchers and engineers to deploy state-of-the-art models globally. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Expert in Swift, with deep knowledge of UIKit and SwiftUI. Proficient in performance optimization—memory, CPU, GPU—using low-level tools to deliver blazing-fast systems. Experienced in designing and shipping intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile UIs that redefine how users interact with AI. Skilled in concurrency and reactive programming (Combine) for responsive, real-time apps. Built high-throughput integrations with APIs (REST, gRPC) or AI model outputs, ensuring seamless data flow. Capable of owning complex features end-to-end, from architecture to App Store deployment, with a focus on speed and scalability. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Deep expertise in the Apple ecosystem and related development tools. Rust for working with our backend components. AVFoundation for real-time audio processing. Track record of shipping standout apps or standout features within apps. Deep expertise in iOS development, particularly with Swift. We seek individuals who operate at the highest levels of their craft. Excel at delivering results swiftly, often in a fraction of the time others require. Speed is a core value at xAI—we must act decisively to succeed. A sharp product sense, with an ability to empathize with users, anticipate their needs, and translate that into features that delight and deliver value. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: In-office Product Counsel role supporting AI product and engineering teams with legal guidance on AI, privacy, content regulation, advertising, and international expansion. The position involves cross-functional collaboration to advise on product development, regulatory compliance, and scalable legal processes in a fast-paced environment. Compensation includes equity, comprehensive benefits, and a salary range of $230,000–$275,000 USD. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years of legal experience in AI, privacy, consumer protection, or content regulation, JD degree, Bar admission or equivalent in good standing, Ability to provide legal guidance on AI and product-related matters, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, policy, and business teams, In-office full-time availability, Eligibility to comply with U.S. ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: AI, Privacy, Copyright, Advertising, Compliance, Regulation, ConsumerProtection, DataProtection, Legal, ITAR 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. About the Role Product Counsel are key advisors to product and engineering teams and work cross-functionally across the organization. The role requires a deep understanding of products and business operations, and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities - Provide legal advice to product and engineering teams focusing on AI, personalization, interests, creators, ads, and international expansion. - Support teams building AI models and engagement-focused products. - Partner with Legal and Public Policy leadership while understanding how products evolve under global laws. - Build scalable and effective legal review processes for strategic product initiatives. - Collaborate across Legal, Engineering, Safety, Policy, and Business Development teams. - Stay current on U.S. and international laws related to AI, privacy, intellectual property, content regulation, consumer protection, and advertising. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of legal experience in AI, privacy, consumer protection, or content regulation. - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and effectively. - JD degree and bar admission or equivalent in good standing. Preferred Qualifications - Regulatory or in-house legal experience. - Solution-oriented and collaborative mindset. - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. - Experience advising consumer platforms in the social media sector on personalization and data protection. Annual Salary Range $230,000 - $275,000 USD Benefits Base salary is one part of the total rewards package and includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan access, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and additional discounts and perks. ITAR Requirements Applicants must meet U.S. export regulation eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

🏢 Summary: Fullstack/Web Engineer role focused on building and optimizing high-performance, real-time user-facing features for a large-scale social platform. The position emphasizes frontend excellence while contributing across the stack, including scalable backend systems and real-time analytics. You will own features end-to-end, driving architecture, performance, and reliability for globally deployed products. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years web development experience, Expertise in TypeScript, Expertise in Node.js, Expertise in React or modern web frameworks, Expertise in CSS/SASS, Experience with UI/UX design, Experience optimizing performance and security, Experience building scalable, high-concurrency systems, Backend development experience, Proficiency in Rust, Go, Java, Python, or Scala 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Node.js, React, CSS, SASS, Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala, HTML, WebSockets, REST, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, Testing, CI/CD, Monitoring, Security 🏢 Description: About xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.About the Role: We're looking for exceptional Fullstack / Web Engineers that can work across the stack but have a passion for frontend development and a keen eye for design. You'll architect and optimize user-facing features that power real-time conversations for millions worldwide. Dive into cutting-edge technologies and scalable backend systems, collaborating with top-tier talent to push the boundaries of web performance and innovation. You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you proactively tackle high-impact challenges that shape the future of social media—perfect for engineers passionate about crafting seamless, responsive experiences that drive global engagement and redefine digital interaction. Responsibilities: Own and drive features from inception and design to implementation and launch, being the web expert on your team. Build and maintain high-quality, performant products and features, leveraging the most modern and cutting edge web standards, technologies, frameworks, and AI tooling. Responsible for fullstack features, including user dashboards, personalized experiences, content delivery, interactive tools, assessments, and real-time analytics Lead architecture, scalability, and reliability decisions for high-concurrency, low-latency systems. Uphold engineering excellence via testing, monitoring, deployment, and secure data handling. Drive technical/product decisions with teams and deploy global features to maximize user value. Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of web development experience. Expert in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web frameworks (e.g., React). Expert in modern CSS/SASS Experience in high-quality UI and UX design Proven track record of optimizing applications for performance, security, and offline functionality. Preferred Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in a web frontend role, working on a large scale consumer app. Experience with backend development, proficiency in one or more of the following: Rust, Go, Java, Python, Scala. Compensation and Benefits: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

🏢 Summary: Cybersecurity / SRE role focused on securing and maintaining the reliability of a large-scale fintech platform operating in hybrid cloud environments. The position emphasizes Kubernetes and container security, SIEM management, CI/CD protection, and automation using Python and infrastructure-as-code tools. Candidates will work on mission-critical distributed systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and resilient security operations at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, Strong proficiency in Python, Strong proficiency in Terraform, Strong proficiency in Puppet, Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Experience with container security, Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Experience with Prometheus, Experience with Grafana, Experience with CloudWatch, Experience with Karma, Experience managing and integrating Wazuh, Experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco), Experience with IAM and security posture management, Ability to comply with PCI and NIST CSF standards, Located in SF Bay Area or willing to relocate 📃 Skills: AWS, IAM, Python, Terraform, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Karma, Wazuh, Semgrep, Trivy, Falco, PCI, NIST, CI/CD 🏢 Description: ABOUT xAI xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cybersecurity / SRE team is focused on ensuring the security and reliability of X Money. This role will primarily focus on the X Money platform but will also cross over with the X Social platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in the banking, money transmission, and P2P payments industry. We emphasize working with large distributed systems and security platforms at scale, with an automation-first mindset. You'll be responsible for securing and maintaining the reliability of X Money's infrastructure. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures, improve system resilience, and implement best practices. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Build and secure mission-critical applications in a hybrid cloud environment. - Manage identities and roles effectively. - Monitor and remediate infrastructure to comply with regulations and best practices (e.g., PCI, NIST CSF). - Maintain a SIEM and all data pipelines needed for reliable alerting. - Design and implement secure container standards and automation to enable frictionless developer workflows. - Maintain Kubernetes security aligned with current best practices. - Build, deploy, and maintain security operations infrastructure using Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Secure and enhance CI/CD pipelines. - Integrate and maintain code scanning platforms. - Develop dashboards and alerts from security metrics. - Own security projects: identify issues and implement solutions. - Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Proven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises environments, including IAM and overall security posture. - Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Puppet. - Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred. - Deep expertise in Kubernetes and container security. - Hands-on expertise building GitHub Actions and workflows. - Extensive experience with Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Karma. - Well versed in management and integrations of Wazuh. - Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (Semgrep, Trivy, Falco). - Proactive mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving skills. - Excellent critical thinking and analytical abilities. - Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: $180,000 - $440,000 USD Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.